Join us this Thursday, June 12, from 5-7 pm for the opening reception of the LLI Exhibit at our Pulaski location!
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Give Local NRV is a regional celebration of giving that supports nonprofits across the New River Valley. This year, your support means more than ever. With public funding for the arts seeing reductions, community support is essential to keeping arts experiences vibrant and accessible.
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Explore hands-on art experiences in Pulaski & Blacksburg. Check back regularly: new offerings added on an on-going basis!
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This Friday and Saturday: Join us for a drawing class with instructor Lisa Wood and a meet the artist opportunity with our Blacksburg featured artist Tara Fowlkes—all at our Blacksburg location (860 University City Blvd, Suite 105).
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Join us this week for a new artist call, downtown fun at Music & Merchants, and a hands-on needle felting class with Cyndi Maitri!
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Join us on Saturday, May 24 for a special meet-the-artist event with local artist Tara Fowlkes at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley’s Blacksburg location (860 University City Blvd, Suite 105).
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We're wrapping up our spring season of Creative Club with a fun and meaningful project—personalized self-portraits on scratchboard! This unique medium lets students explore bold lines, high-contrast imagery, and vibrant colors.
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Join us at the Fine Arts Center's Blacksburg location for a special performance on May 3rd from 2-4 pm!
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Join us on Friday, May 2 as we welcome American Roots—the incredible father/son duo Fred and Jon Benfield—to close out the 2024–25 First Friday Listening Room season!
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Are you an artist or maker looking to engage with the community, either at our Pulaski location (21 West Main St.) or Blacksburg location (860 University City Blvd, Suite 105)? Apply for consideration as a new instructor, gift shop artist, and more! We can’t wait to see what you create and how you’ll help us inspire others through the arts.
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Join us at the Fine Arts Center's Blacksburg location for a special performance on May 3rd from 2-4 pm!
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Join us this Thursday, April 10, from 5-7 pm for our opening reception for our new exhibition. We could not be more excited for this engaging show, which features work by 42 artists centered around the theme, “Polarity.” The exhibit will remain on display until May 31, 2025.
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Back by popular demand, Scuffletown with Matty Metcalfe will perform at the Fine Arts Center’s First Friday Listening Room this Friday, April 4. This high-energy trio consisting performs a unique blend of original music and acoustic roots, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and country with four acclaimed albums along the way.
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The Fine Arts Center is proud to announce that five students from the Southwest Virginia Region were honored this past week with awards at the national level for the Scholastic Art Awards. Click to learn more and see their award-winning art.
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Join us on April 12 at 10:30 AM for our next Creative Club, where young artists will explore the vibrant and dynamic work of Dorothy Gillespie.
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Looking to get creative this spring? The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is offering a variety of hands-on art classes in Blacksburg, perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. From watercolor and weaving to drawing and pointillism, there’s something for everyone.
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Join us on Friday, March 7 for our Listening Room Concert featuring Kat Mills in Pulaski. Kat is a singer-songwriter, wife, mother, and activist based in the Blue Ridge Mountains and known throughout the region for her down-to-earth style and powerful voice.
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This year’s Youth Art Month exhibition features well over 100 pieces of artwork, ranging from paintings and drawings to sculptures and mixed media. These vibrant and imaginative works represent the artistic expression and skills cultivated in our local schools.
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This past Saturday, we had the honor of celebrating the incredible talent of teen artists from across Southwest Virginia at the Scholastic Art Awards Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony. We were thrilled to see such a fantastic turnout, with students, teachers, family members, and supporters coming together to recognize the achievements of these talented artists.
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